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Question
The zero of the polynomial 2x + 5 is
Options
`5/2`
`-5/2`
`2/5`
`-2/5`
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Solution
`-5/2`
Explanation;
Hint:
2x + 5 = 0
⇒ 2x = −5
⇒ x = `-5/2`
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